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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.44, 1,297.92 and 707.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.44, 1,297.92 and 707.16 is: 975.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.44 : 1,297.92 = 707.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.44/1,297.92 = 707.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.44x = 1,297.92 × 707.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.44x = 917,837.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,837.11/940.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.97

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